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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,819.74, 1,149,291 and 450,846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,819.74, 1,149,291 and 450,846.24 is: 622,167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,819.74 : 1,149,291 = 450,846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,819.74/1,149,291 = 450,846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,819.74x = 1,149,291 × 450,846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,819.74x = 518,153,526,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,153,526,015.84/832,819.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,167.68

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